Google is shutting down its URL Shortener service goo.gl, which was unveiled in 2009.
The support for goo.gl will be turned down over the coming weeks and will be replaced with with Firebase Dynamic Links (FDL). The existing users of goo.gl short links can continue to use all features of goo.gl console for a year, until March 30, 2019 after which it will be discontinued. Notably, Google’s URL Shortener service was launched for its Toolbar and FeedBurner, both of which have been shut down.
“FDLs are smart URLs that allow you to send existing and potential users to any location within an iOS, Android or web app. We’re excited to grow and improve the product going forward. While most features of goo.gl will eventually sunset, all existing links will continue to redirect to the intended destination,” reads a Google Developers blog post.
Google recommends Firebase Dynamic Links or services such as Bit.ly and Ow.ly as an alternative for creating new short links. The existing users of goo.gl console can manage all their short links and their analytics through the goo.gl console during until March 30, 2019.
Debi prasad
URL Shortener is also one online tool to which you can use.
ReplyDeleteThis is because Ow.ly allows you to create shortened links and integrate them with your various social media accounts. In additio bitly
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